Check the auto body supply stores. There is a paint used in interiors
for changing the color of trim pieces such as dash pads and door panels.
It has a flex additive in it so it won't crack. I was thinking about
using black mats and changing them to red this way. It may wear off with
use, but would touch up OK.
Dave
b-evans@earthlink.net wrote:
> When I pulled out my original red ribbed ribbed floor and tunnel
> rubber mats, I put them in a box and forgot about them. (Once upon a
> time, many Sprite owners took them out because they had faded, and
> replaced them with Aamco out in favor of either fresh Amco mats or
> carpeting.) I would like to attempt a repair and recolor of my
> originals. Three questions:
>
> 1. Are there any suggestions of what I might use as an
> underlayment upon the old mats can be pieced together and glued?
> 2. Does anyone know of source for new pieces of rubber with what
> I believe were the six ribs to the inch?
> 3. Are there any suggestions on what I can use to recolor the
> faded mats, or recolor black rubber replacement pieces?
>
> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Buster Evans
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